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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 915.39 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 915.39 and 364.59 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 915.39 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/915.39 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 915.39 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 333,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,742.04/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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